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Shape Your World
At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper, world-shaper.
This is your opportunity to help shape the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low-carbon technologies. Become a valued part of the team that's shaping the future of aluminium, revolutionising the way the world lives, builds, moves and flies. Be part of it and shape your world.
About the Role
As we embark on a groundbreaking regional research initiative and continue building on some 50 years of research and development, we are expanding our dedicated Forest Research Centre team and have a unique opportunity for a passionate Cross-Cultural Research Scientist to join us to deliver critical projects connecting science and cultural knowledge.
In this role, you will engage with Traditional Owners, Regional and Local Aboriginal Corporations to co-design research that will focus on identifying improvements in environmental management of Alcoa's operations and surrounding areas by embedding cultural knowledge systems. You will work collaboratively with Alcoa technical teams, Indigenous Ranger Programs, students and external research scientists to deliver the co-designed research programs that will address five key research themes for the Centre across Cultural Land Management, Flora, Fauna, Rehabilitation and Water.
The role's core elements are:
Cultural Sensitivity: Ensuring Free, Prior and Informed Consent is adhered to, and following best practice guidelines on co-design with Indigenous peoples including Intellectual Property management.
Research Execution: Undertaking research projects on topics important to Traditional Owners, such as management for culturally significant flora and fauna species and traditional land management practices.
Governance & Continuous Improvement: Establishing governance structures to oversee selection and execution of research projects.
Stakeholder Engagement: Identifying opportunities for external collaboration and using existing and new networks to engage researchers.
Knowledge Sharing: Communicating learnings to internal and external stakeholders at meetings and conferences.
What's on offer
Career development opportunities to pursue your passion.
An attractive remuneration package that recognises the skills and experience you bring to the team.
A yearly performance bonus (variable) to reward your contributions.
Enjoy a monthly Leisure Day to do more of the things you love.
16 weeks paid primary parental leave and 3 weeks for secondary carer.
Make a difference in our local communities with paid employee volunteering hours.
Social and diversity focused engagement opportunities.
What you can bring to the role
PhD or Masters by Research in cross-cultural studies, environmental science, sustainability, or related field.
Relevant research or co-design experience involving communication and collaboration with Indigenous Peoples.
Demonstrated understanding of Free, Prior and Informed Consent, and Intellectual Property management.
Experience as a knowledge broker between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples and organisations.
Previous exposure to supervision of staff and students with an ability to deliver work with diverse stakeholders.
Strong communication skills including delivering presentations, and publishing reports and papers.
WA Drivers Licence will be required to travel across various sites, to the Forest and to be on Country.
Disclaimer: Please note that applications close midday Australian Western Standard Time of the posting end date.
Additional information
Interviews may progress prior to the closing date, although all applications will be considered.
You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted for an interview, this process can take up to four weeks from the closing date.
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About the Location
Recognized as an industry pioneer, Alcoa has established itself as an international company with operations across six continents. Alcoa's Australian portfolio includes: two bauxite mines in Western Australia, three alumina refineries at Kwinana, Pinjarra and Wagerup and one aluminium smelter in Portland VIC and two corporate office facilities in Bindjareb and Booragoon. Wherever you choose to join us, you'll be joining a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation.
We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress. Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.
This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career!
Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.
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